Introduction
INTEGERS
Integers are whole numbers.
Task
To help your knowledge of integers answer these questions.
In what century were negtaive numbersfinally accepted?
Which cultures were the first to use negative numbers.
When was the word integer introduced?
What does the word integer mean in latin?
What is the symbol for integers, where does it come from and what does it mean?
How do you add two integers if they have the same sign. Make sure that you determine the sums sign.
How do you add two integers if they have different signs, again explain how to determine the sums sign.
Explain how ypu determine a diffrence when subtracting two integers.
Explain how you multiply and divide integers. A chart is acceptable as part of your answer.
Word Problems
Say I borrow $5 from you and buy lunch since I forgot my wallet. I owe you $5 so on my balance sheet I have -5. Later I get my wallet and pay you back the $5 so I can subtract my debit. So now we have -5 - (-5) = -5 + 5= 0 ( Which is what I owe now) Try this equation with the number 10.
Process
Use the info you already know to help with these questions. Research for the ones you dont know.
Evaluation
Adding integers is 5+5=10
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Conclusion
Answer these questions and research integers. Integers are very simple